French Gulch, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
221 Population 18/sq mi density
$32,188 Median Income $24,209 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $279,286 Zillow
$1,350 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$32,188 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

French Gulch, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,188
57% below
$24,209 per capita
Home Value
$84,100
70% below
Zillow: $279,286
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
16% above
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How French Gulch Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows French Gulch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
30%
Rent
116%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is French Gulch a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

French Gulch residents earn a median household income of $32,188 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,209. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in French Gulch is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,286. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

14.5% of adults in French Gulch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

French Gulch has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$32,188
Per Capita$24,209
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,100
Rent$1,350
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$279,286
Housing Units123
Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,401 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in French Gulch was built in 1981.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.